David A. Bentley
Died: July 30, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
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BENTLEY……
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at University Hospital, on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, David A. Bentley of London in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Marian (Belling) Bentley. Loving father of Karri Gowanlock and Robert Bentley and his wife Tammy all of London. Will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Blake, Matthew and Adam. Dear brother of Phyllis Elson. Sadly missed by many friends and relatives. Dave was a member of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. and St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A. M., a Past Master, member of the London Lodge of Perfection, a 33rd Degree Honourary Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada and the Musical Director of the Shrine Concert Band. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (please come from Horton Street, South on Ridout Street). A celebration of Dave’s life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 am, with Reverend Dr. Ronald G. Dakin officiating. A Masonic Service under the auspices of St. Paul’s Lodge No. 107 A.F. & A. M will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Dear Marion and family
It was with great sorrow that we read of Dave’s passing. We remember all the great times that we had as 1989 Masters, the many meetings attended together and the many great Ladies Nights during those two years of togetherness.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
sincerly, Margaret and Ernie Roberts. (now residing in Nanaimo BC
Dear Marian,Kerri,Bob & Family
Our deepest sympathy on you loss.I remember the beautiful song he played on his trumpet at Bob & Tammy’s wedding and his great talent in the band.
With Love,
Mike & Ann Croft
dear mariam and family,
it is with deep sadness,that we extend to you and your family, love and prayers.
david will be missed by all. we sure had some great times at the ladies nights, and all the other funtions! it’s so sad that times change and we all get older.but we have our memories! and they keep us going.
god bless
Dave was always so good to us. We needed a new dishwasher and were saving for one. Dave gave it to us and told us to pay later. You don’t see that anymore. Needless to say, we paid him very quickly. He was also great coming out for service calls. My daughter has great memories of Dave driving the shuttle at Western.He was the nicest driver there. I always enjoyed his trumpet playing at church but he told me that he didn’t want to keep on with that. I am sorry that Dave is no longer with us but rejoice that he is now in Heaven where he deserves to be.
Carol Simmons
Dear Marian, Karri, Bob and family,
It was with great sorrow that I by chance today read of David’s passing. My sincerest sympathy to you and your families.
I have many fond memories of David right back to the first time I came to London in October 1984. Dave was the first customer I met and he was quick to welcome me and helped whenever I asked (and sometimes when I didn’t – Dave just somehow knew when it was needed). He was patient, kind and a great teacher and I will always remember him as a friend.
It is sad that as time goes on so does change but my memories of David will always be good ones.
Sincerely,
Greg Bourne
“You’ve shed your tears, you’ve said your good-byes. His soul has gone on. His outward appearance has disappeared, but death does not end the love we all have for him. The music of a trumphet will play on forever in our hearts and minds. Our dear friend, father, grandfather and beloved husband we all held your hand as you let the still waters take you home. Mrs.B, Bob and Karri Mr. B (Dave) will be forever missed in my heart. I am grateful and blessed to have had such a great man in my life. I will miss his smile and sense of humour. He always watched out for me. He will be forever loved by me. My prayers and love are with you all during this time. Love and hugs Mrs. B . Laural